How To Save An Overwatered Lemon Cypress?

Question

My lemon cypress started browning a few days ago, I went google to search what was happening and get like overwatering was the reason. I proceeded to take the plant out of the soil and realised that the plant has been sitting in wet soil for quite sometime which resulted in overwatering. But when I went google to search on how to save overwatered lemon cypress , none of them helped me in any ways. By any chance are u able to teach me how to save my overwatered lemon cypress? Also I have air dryed the roots of my plant.

Answer 1

It sounds like you have done, much, of what is needed. Now, I would treat with a fungicide, make sure to have it in a container that allows you to remove extra water, and be sure to allow the top several cm to dry very thoroughly between each watering. This article will help you with proper care of your tree:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/cypress/lemon-cypress-care.htm

This article will help you with fungicide use:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm